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Five Finds: Thanksgiving dinner, "Crimes of the Heart," Sunset Stroll and more

Sun-News Reports, .
Published 4:32 p.m. MT Nov. 21, 2017

“The Mystery of the Christmas Star” will show at 3:30 p.m. daily through Jan. 1 at the New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium on the campus of the New Mexico Museum of Space History.(Photo: Courtesy photo/Farmers' Almanac)

Thursday

Thanksgiving Dinner

The 2nd annual 10 Pin Alley Thanksgiving Dinner will take place from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23. All families are welcome to eat and bowl. First responders are encouraged to attend. 10 Pin Alley is located at 1201 E. Amador Ave. Info: 575-526-8855

Thursday

KRWG airs ‘Turkey Confidential’

A holiday tradition in kitchens (and cars) from coast to coast, the show gives cooks an open line to Lynne Rossetto Kasper and new host, Francis Lam, providing turkey triage for public radio listeners on the day they need it most: Thanksgiving. “The Splendid Table’s Turkey Confidential” will air live from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov. 23 on KRWG-FM. Join Rossetto Kasper and Lam as they take calls and come to the rescue of Thanksgiving cooks, kitchen helpers and dinner guests alike on the biggest cooking day of the year. Info: To tell your Thanksgiving tale or ask a question call 1-800-242-2828 during the live show.

Thursday - Jan. 1

‘The Mystery of the Christmas Star’

“The Mystery of the Christmas Star” will show at 3:30 p.m. daily through Jan. 1 at the New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium on the campus of the New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Route 2001, in Alamogordo. While seeking to discover a scientific explanation for the star the wise men followed, the film also explores the historical significance of the story. Featuring spectacular imagery, “The Mystery of the Christmas Star” investigates possible dates for the birth of Christ and looks at recorded sightings of significant astronomical events during those times. Other films currently showing are “Back to the Moon for Good,” “National Parks Adventure” and “Aircraft Carrier.” In addition, live planetarium star shows are scheduled daily. Info: nmspacemuseum.org

Friday and Saturday

‘Crimes of the Heart’

The play “Crimes of the Heart” shows at the Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Main St., at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24 and Saturday, Nov. 25. There will also be showings at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 and at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7. “Crimes of the Heart,” by Beth Henley is the winner of the 1981 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play. Regular admission is $15; students and seniors (over 65) $12; all seats on Thursday are $10. Info: 575-523-1223

Saturday

Sunset Stroll

Enjoy a leisurely one-hour ranger-guided walk through sand dunes and learn about the geology, plants, and animals at White Sands National Monument from 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25. Attendees will meet near the sunset stroll sign parking area, a 5-mile drive from the fee station. No fee for program, monument entrance fees apply. Info: 575-479-6124